On February 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a special meeting at Lok Kalyan Marg with members of BJP Panchayat, members of Municipality, and representatives from corporations across Kerala. Loyal supporters of the BJP, members of the newly elected councillors from the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation were also on hand. The meeting addressed enhancing the party’s bond with the people and promoting good governance and initiatives that lead to a better Ease of Living.
The gathering saw grassroots leaders of Kerala come together, in line with the BJP’s policy line to interface with representatives from all levels of government. Prime Minister Modi reiterated that Kerala is growing disillusioned with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), and is now relying on the BJP‑NDA with “great hope.”
The BJP’s victory in the state’s high-profile Thiruvananthapuram Corporation was significant in particular as it marked a shift for BJP candidates across the state. And it is a delegation going on a three‑day visit to Delhi to promote the development needs of Kerala and the partnership with the government in Delhi to highlight Kerala’s development needs and a step of getting closer to the leadership at the top.
The meeting covered several key issues:
- Deepening the connection with publics: Tactics for expanding outreach to better engage citizens with the party’s work.
- Good Governance agenda: Accountability and transparency in effective governance and effectiveness.
- Ease of Living: Investigating alternatives to simplify public services; improve infrastructure; and navigate bureaucratic obstacles.
- Local Development: Discovering the projects that yield the most immediate positive impact on citizens in terms of better roads and sanitation and digital services.
The meeting reinforced the BJP’s rising strength in Kerala, a state where the party has traditionally struggled. The party is trying to capitalize on grassroots leaders so it can create a strong base for future growth. In light of Modi’s comments, Kerala’s mood has shifted, and citizens look for alternatives to the LDF and UDF.
At Lok Kalyan Marg, the gathering wasn’t simply a regular gathering, it was a planned engagement to align local leaders with the party as an entity. By emphasizing public connect, good governance and ease of living, the BJP is being perceived as a party that listens, adjusts and delivers. And for Kerala, the meeting is a further step forward on both the path to greater engagement and an even greater part for the BJP in its role in how the state will shape its future.
